Why does the bridge close before the Blue Angels actually perform?
Before each performance the Blue Angels will be in the air, but will not perform specific maneuvers. The bridge closes for these test runs because they still pose a safety concern. How will I know when the road is actually closed? WSDOT will use variable message signs on I-5 and I-90 to countdown to the closures. We strongly advise motorists to plan alternate routes in advance. Please do not expect to cross the bridge at the last minute. Congestion and unexpected delays on the roadway may leave you in your car sitting in traffic waiting out the performance. Who will keep people and vehicles off the roadway during the performance? WSDOT works with Washington State Patrol to control on-ramps and off-ramps and keep pedestrians off I-90. The Washington State Patrol will open the roadway as soon as safely possible after the Blue Angels performances are done. WSDOT’s Incident Response Teams will also patrol SR 520, I-405 and I-5 to keep these alternate routes free of disabled vehicles so tra
